Green Army

About the Green Army

Are you aged between 17 and 24, an Australian citizen or permanent resident and would like to be a part of a team that will make a real difference to the environment in your local community?

Would you like to be paid an allowance while gaining skills, training and experience that can help you enter the workforce, improve your career opportunities or further your education and training?

The Green Army is an Australian Government initiative open to young people including Indigenous Australians, school leavers, gap year students, graduates and job seekers who are looking for employment to develop skills, undertake training and gain experience in the delivery of conservation.

Gain practical skills, training and contacts

You will be trained in first aid and work health and safety before starting a project.

You have the opportunity to do accredited training to help you prepare for the workforce.

You can meet people who are as interested in helping the environment as you are.

Help deliver real benefits for the environment

You will help a nationwide effort to clean up and protect Australia’s environment.

You will help deliver real benefits for the environment.

You will be involved in a project for up to 30 hours a week for a period of 20-26 weeks.